Denzel Washington vs Hilary Swank

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 52

#19

Current Rank

#69

#4

Peak Rank

#9

45

Years Ranked

34

19

Years in Top 10

1

14.6

Average Rank

45.7

51

Theatrical Releases

24

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

Million Dollar Baby $100.5 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$524.6 Million

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The 2026 comparison presents Denzel Washington and Hilary Swank through the ranking data available at that point in time. Elite Top 10 presence favors Denzel Washington, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Denzel Washington the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Denzel Washington without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON